Holiday Happenings

Plan a REAL CHICAGO Celebration at The Drake Hotel

As the Magnificent Mile comes aglow with the twinkly wonderment of the season, so do holiday celebrations at The Drake Hotel.  When planning your winter adventure to downtown Chicago for a holiday tea, shopping, and merriment, it matters where you stay.

Since the hotel’s opening party on New Year’s Eve in 1920, we have continued to be a holiday fixture celebrating over 100 Christmas seasons in Chicago. Decorating our historic hotel to the nines, with a grand foyer welcoming Christmas tree adorned with beautifully handcrafted decoration, Gingerbread Village constructed by our pastry team, holiday-inspired floral installations, holiday carolers, harpist, and over 150 colorful holiday-themed flourishes throughout to warmly welcome you.

Festival of Lights Afternoon Tea Service

Enjoy a cozy retreat and delightful afternoon tea in the Camellia Room featuring floor to ceiling windows, directly looking onto the commencement of The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival as your favorite characters pass by, illuminating the start of the holiday season. The Festival of Lights Afternoon Tea Service features an array of fragrant tea blends,...
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Holiday Parties

MINGLE & BE MERRY Celebrate the holiday season with a tailored events package, offering spectacular savings and holiday incentives when you book by March 31, 2025.  From intimate gatherings to social galas, the holidays at The Drake Hotel will set a precedent for culinary expertise, exemplary service and impressive seasonal backdrops to surpass your greatest expectations. HOLIDAY...
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Holiday Afternoon Tea Service

A Tradition Steeped in History Sip your favorite tea while experiencing a Real Chicago tradition at The Drake Hotel. On select dates through Christmas, a live harpist and holiday carolers will perform.  Serving tea is a time-honored tradition in the Gold Coast Neighborhood of Chicago. Palm Court celebrates the most wonderful time of the year...
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Holiday Specials at Coq d’Or

Cozy up at Coq d’Or this holiday season with special menu items prepared by Chef Mark Lagges for Thanksgiving Day Dinner, Christmas Day Dinner, and other inspired culinary creations. Thanksgiving Day Dinner Special Butternut Squash Bisque, Carved Turkey Breast and “Duck Fat” Confit Dark Meat, Sage Rosemary Gravy, Italian Sausage Stuffing, Sweet Potato Gratin, Whipped...
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Merry Martinis

If you’re merrier with ‘tinis, visit Coq d’Or for the 12 days leading up to Christmas to sip on seasonal twists on a classic Join us in Coq d’Or for a Merry Martini celebration. We’ll be pouring on the holiday cheer with a charming seasonal inspiration daily during the twelve days leading up to Christmas...
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